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KATE SCHWARZStaff Writer Student research is a common ambition among the Natural Science Division at Pepperdine. Ranging from plant recovery after fire to the DNA composition of tiny fish, students and faculty are discovering things that they think could change the world. One of those students is senior Phillip Johnson, a biology major focusing on environmental science. His … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Student research

CARISSA MARSHStaff Writer For such an arts-centered city, Santa Monica has been missing the mark when it comes to providing affordable housing for its creative residents. But change is on the horizon, as the city makes small steps toward providing more low-cost housing for its artistic community. It is not easy to understand why there is a lack of affordable live/work spaces … [Read more...] about Santa Monica takes positive steps toward boosting affordable housing for arts community

KEYLA VASCONCELLOSStaff Writer Many students say that when you come to Pepperdine University, it is a very hard to leave. That is a true for Stephanie Stacy, office manager of the Natural Science Division. Stacy was born in Burbank, Calif., but grew up in Westlake Village. She is the oldest of three, with two younger brothers. She is still close with her family and manages to … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Office manager Stacy

CHRIS SEGALStaff Writer Conflict between the City of Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy has both sides defending public interest. The SMCC submits a Local Costal Program application allowing overnight camping at Charmlee, Corral Canyon and Ramirez Canyon parks, while Malibu safety concerns conflict with public access to nature. The Malibu planning staff will … [Read more...] about Conservancy and city fight for the publics’ interests

JAIMIE FRANKLINStaff Writer Dr. Lee Kats grew up on a farm in Indiana chasing frogs and keeping them in empty soda cans in his mother’s refrigerator. Today he keeps them in his animal behavior lab in the Rockwell Academic Center. Although Kats’ life has certainly changed over the years, his love and passion for the study of amphibians and animal ecology has not. Kats began … [Read more...] about Natural Science Division: Professor Kats